Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Please explain the co2 build up to me, symptoms etc. Thank you, LaurieLeanne Storch wrote: Hi gang, Just to let you know that our Ginger is in the hospital - I just got off the phone with her. She sounds pretty good, she had carbon monoxide (dioxide) buildup? (I always get those two mixed up). Her phone number where she can be reached is . She's asking for prayers. Leanne uip 1/03 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Hi Laurie, You may want to give Ginger a call and tell her who you are. She can best explain what happened to her. Basically, what she told me was that she was in her motorized chair and she fell asleep on the way to the bathroom and Dusty couldn't wake her up and she was incoherent and talking gibberish. The doctor said she was a stones throw from life support. Yikes.But, as I said, she does sound pretty good. A little winded, but her voice is pretty strong. She would appreciate calls. Leannel e wrote: Please explain the co2 build up to me, symptoms etc. Thank you, LaurieLeanne Storch wrote: Hi gang, Just to let you know that our Ginger is in the hospital - I just got off the phone with her. She sounds pretty good, she had carbon monoxide (dioxide) buildup? (I always get those two mixed up). Her phone number where she can be reached is . She's asking for prayers. Leanne uip 1/03 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Hi Group, I just talked to Ginger. She sounds so good. But she has been through the mill. She needs our prayers and a few calls so she knows she is loved and in our thoughts. She had turned her O2 up to much passed out and was incoherent when they tried to talk to her. She felt good but her Dr. didn't want her to have a oxi-meter. So she was actually getting to much.. Oxi-meters are a must have tool for lung problems like we have. Anyhow take care group, Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I just called her and she is going home tomorrow and sounded really good. She has to keep her oxygen turned down as she had it too high and couldnt blow off the build up of Carbon dioxide in her blood. So by regulating her oxygen she should do better. CarolynLeanne Storch wrote: Hi Laurie, You may want to give Ginger a call and tell her who you are. She can best explain what happened to her. Basically, what she told me was that she was in her motorized chair and she fell asleep on the way to the bathroom and Dusty couldn't wake her up and she was incoherent and talking gibberish. The doctor said she was a stones throw from life support. Yikes.But, as I said, she does sound pretty good. A little winded, but her voice is pretty strong. She would appreciate calls. Leannel e wrote: Please explain the co2 build up to me, symptoms etc. Thank you, LaurieLeanne Storch wrote: Hi gang, Just to let you know that our Ginger is in the hospital - I just got off the phone with her. She sounds pretty good, she had carbon monoxide (dioxide) buildup? (I always get those two mixed up). Her phone number where she can be reached is . She's asking for prayers. Leanne uip 1/03 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 The higher the oxygen level in the blood, the shallower you breathe and therefore you also breathe out more shallowly. Carbon Dioxide is what we breathe out. When we dont breathe out forcefully enough CO2 builds up in our blood stream and actually suffocates us rather quickly. That is why I mentioned in the past the importance of not turning up ones oxygen higher than what is needed to maintain a normal oximetry reading. If you can get a reading of 98 at 2 L/M but feel better at 4 L/M then you run the risk of carbon dioxide build up because you may not breathe out enough of the CO2. This is one reason I recommend a pulse oximeter. When one has difficulty breathing but the pulse oximeter reading is normal then they need to be checked out for other factors that make them uncomfortable and not assume they are not getting enough oxygen. If your O2 oximeter reads between 96-100, you are getting enough oxygen...period. Hope this helps some. CarolynJoyce wrote: I wander why higher setting of 02 would make you retain carbon deoxide? Do you medical people know? Very curious. Joyce>> Hi Group, > I just talked to Ginger. She sounds so good. But she has been through the> mill. She needs our prayers and a few calls so she knows she is loved and in> our thoughts.> She had turned her O2 up to much passed out and was incoherent when they> tried to talk to her. She felt good but her Dr. didn't want her to have a> oxi-meter. So she was actually getting to much.. Oxi-meters are a must have> tool for lung problems like we have.> Anyhow take care group,> Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Carolyn and Jon-You are so informative. Thank you! Ginger - my prayers are with you. Hang in there!Joyce - can't wait to see your pictures of your kitchen. HOW FUN! Enjoy every moment of it! You deserve it!Vicki- I'm so glad you had a wonderful Christmas. God is wonderful!Teri- I'm praying for you and Jon as you go on further in this journey.Grey- you're a great person! I appreciate your posts.Peggy and Leanne- hang in there- brighter days are ahead. Everyone deserves a nice day in bed. I don't even have PF and I spent all of 12/31 in bed just because I was feeling sorry for myself. This disease is the pits for the whole family.But everyone...we are in a new year! I am blessed to have you all in my life even if I don't post much. I finally caught up with all the posts!My dad is so called "stable" from his last appt. but has had a rough few weeks. He starts rehab on the 8th so we are looking forward to that, and praying for the best. He is being weened of prednisone...which we all know what happens. The doctor says it is working for him...but who knows anymore.Everyone on this board....thank you for keeping this going....it is an amazing group!Here is to a miracle in 2007! A cure!!!!CYndi (DAD PF 12/05)Carolyn Merritt wrote: The higher the oxygen level in the blood, the shallower you breathe and therefore you also breathe out more shallowly. Carbon Dioxide is what we breathe out. When we dont breathe out forcefully enough CO2 builds up in our blood stream and actually suffocates us rather quickly. That is why I mentioned in the past the importance of not turning up ones oxygen higher than what is needed to maintain a normal oximetry reading. If you can get a reading of 98 at 2 L/M but feel better at 4 L/M then you run the risk of carbon dioxide build up because you may not breathe out enough of the CO2. This is one reason I recommend a pulse oximeter. When one has difficulty breathing but the pulse oximeter reading is normal then they need to be checked out for other factors that make them uncomfortable and not assume they are not getting enough oxygen. If your O2 oximeter reads between 96-100, you are getting enough oxygen...period. Hope this helps some. CarolynJoyce <janne5303> wrote: I wander why higher setting of 02 would make you retain carbon deoxide? Do you medical people know? Very curious. Joyce>> Hi Group, > I just talked to Ginger. She sounds so good. But she has been through the> mill. She needs our prayers and a few calls so she knows she is loved and in> our thoughts.> She had turned her O2 up to much passed out and was incoherent when they> tried to talk to her. She felt good but her Dr. didn't want her to have a> oxi-meter. So she was actually getting to much.. Oxi-meters are a must have> tool for lung problems like we have.> Anyhow take care group,> Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 When I was first put on O2 the delivery guy told and I that to much O2 is as bad for you a to to little. It can actually poison you. That is why I got my oxi-meter. I am such a chicken I want everything I can get my hands on that will help me manage this monster. Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida I wander why higher setting of 02 would make you retain carbon deoxide? Do you medical people know? Very curious. Joyce > > Hi Group, > I just talked to Ginger. She sounds so good. But she has been through the > mill. She needs our prayers and a few calls so she knows she is loved and in > our thoughts. > She had turned her O2 up to much passed out and was incoherent when they > tried to talk to her. She felt good but her Dr. didn't want her to have a > oxi-meter. So she was actually getting to much.. Oxi-meters are a must have > tool for lung problems like we have. > Anyhow take care group, > Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Cyndi, Good to hear from you again. If your dad is 'stable'...rejoice! Stable is good! Take care of you. I will continue to remember your dad. Hugs, Joyce PF 1997 Bronchiectasis 2004 Indiana > >> > Hi Group, > > I just talked to Ginger. She sounds so good. But she has been through the> > mill. She needs our prayers and a few calls so she knows she is loved and in> > our thoughts.> > She had turned her O2 up to much passed out and was incoherent when they> > tried to talk to her. She felt good but her Dr. didn't want her to have a> > oxi-meter. So she was actually getting to much.. Oxi-meters are a must have> > tool for lung problems like we have.> > Anyhow take care group,> > Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Thanks a lot Carolyn. I really didn't understand. I didn't think that too much oxygen could be an issue. That's why I love this group - I am constantly learning something. LeanneJoyce wrote: Thanks Carolyn. > >> > Hi Group, > > I just talked to Ginger. She sounds so good. But she has been through the> > mill. She needs our prayers and a few calls so she knows she is loved and in> > our thoughts.> > She had turned her O2 up to much passed out and was incoherent when they> > tried to talk to her. She felt good but her Dr. didn't want her to have a> > oxi-meter. So she was actually getting to much.. Oxi-meters are a must have> > tool for lung problems like we have.> > Anyhow take care group,> > Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida> >> __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Carolyn: What should the saturation be? I have been told 93 the 95 98. LaurieCarolyn Merritt wrote: The higher the oxygen level in the blood, the shallower you breathe and therefore you also breathe out more shallowly. Carbon Dioxide is what we breathe out. When we dont breathe out forcefully enough CO2 builds up in our blood stream and actually suffocates us rather quickly. That is why I mentioned in the past the importance of not turning up ones oxygen higher than what is needed to maintain a normal oximetry reading. If you can get a reading of 98 at 2 L/M but feel better at 4 L/M then you run the risk of carbon dioxide build up because you may not breathe out enough of the CO2. This is one reason I recommend a pulse oximeter. When one has difficulty breathing but the pulse oximeter reading is normal then they need to be checked out for other factors that make them uncomfortable and not assume they are not getting enough oxygen. If your O2 oximeter reads between 96-100, you are getting enough oxygen...period. Hope this helps some. CarolynJoyce <janne5303> wrote: I wander why higher setting of 02 would make you retain carbon deoxide? Do you medical people know? Very curious. Joyce>> Hi Group, > I just talked to Ginger. She sounds so good. But she has been through the> mill. She needs our prayers and a few calls so she knows she is loved and in> our thoughts.> She had turned her O2 up to much passed out and was incoherent when they> tried to talk to her. She felt good but her Dr. didn't want her to have a> oxi-meter. So she was actually getting to much.. Oxi-meters are a must have> tool for lung problems like we have.> Anyhow take care group,> Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida> __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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